Articles: Health Clubs

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1. Are you shopping for ___ health club to join so you can get in shape?
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2. Shop wisely! You could end up choosing ___ wrong club and losing more money
than pounds.
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3. You may find out too late that ___ health clubs aren't for you.
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4. ___ San Diego fitness experts recommend thoroughly checking out several health
clubs before you join one.
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5. First, know what you want and need in ___ fitness facility, and don't pay for what
you'll never use.
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6. If you only want exercise classes, ___ exercise studio without weight machines
and locker rooms may work for you.
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7. If you're looking for ___ place to only do bodybuilding, you'll be happy in a basic
gym.
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8. You may be in ___ market for a full-service health club; then, make sure it offers
lots of activities.
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9. Look for a place near your house, and check out ___ exercise instructors and
personal trainers.
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10. They should be educated in physical education or certified by ___ organization

such as the American Council on exercise.
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11. Certified instructors have at least some knowledge of anatomy, exercise

physiology, injury prevention and ___ cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
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12. You should evaluate ___ equipment and make sure fitness machines are modern
and in working order.
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13. Try to talk to other members of the club. Find out what they believe are ___
advantages and disadvantages there.
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14. Look in ___ locker room, workout room, and shower--everywhere should be
clean.
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15. ___ locker room sanitation is usually a good indication of how clean other areas
are.
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16. Finally, before you sign ___ agreement to join, read the contract carefully.
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Taiwan

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1. Taiwan was called "Isla Formosa" by ___ Dutch

2. ___ first Presidential election was March 23, 1997.

3. There are many ___ earthquakes in Taiwan every year.

4. Taiwan has ___ strong economy.

5. ___ Taipei is the capital of Taiwan.

6. Taiwan is ___ island.

7. ___ large mountain range runs down the center of Taiwan.

8. Taiwan is ___ industrialised country.

9. Taiwan is ___ tropical island.

10. ___ language and culture of Taiwan is Chinese.

11. Another name for Taiwan is ___ Republic of China.

12. Taiwan is ___ democratic country.

13. Chinese New Year is ___ important holiday in Taiwan.

14. Taiwan has ___ population of 22,000,000 people.

15. ___ Tropic of Cancer crosses Taiwan.

Copyright (C) 1997 Douglas Gilbert (dougal@ms15.hinet.net)

A, An, The, or (Nothing)

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1. This coat was designed by ___ famous New York artist.

2. Can you tell me how to get to ___ bank from here?

3. ___ city museum is closed today.

4. He is one of ___ smartest people I know.

5. I recommend you eat ___ apple pie at this restaurant.

6. ___ milk is good for you.

7. Would you like to see ___ movie?

8. ___ apple a day keeps ___ doctor away.

9. I can't believe I failed ___ yesterday's test!

10. Do you have ___ dictionary that I can borrow?

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1. This is ___ easy question.

2. Please speak ___ little louder.

3. May I have your ___ phone number?

4. I have never seen ___ UFO.

5. May I ask you ___ question?

6. David is ___ best student in our class.

7. What is ___ name of the next station?

8. He has ___ my car today.

9. I went to ___ sea during my summer vacation.

10. Is there ___ public telephone near here?